About the Role
Voice of Women Empowerment Foundation is a prominent non-profit and non-political organisation dedicated to promoting self-reliance and leadership for women and girls across Nigeria. We are currently seeking a dedicated and qualified Finance Officer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting our strategic interventions by ensuring robust financial management, transparency, and accountability across all our nonprofit projects and operations.
Key Responsibilities- Ensure accuracy of all data required for processing financial transactions to assigned accounts into the financial accounting package.
- Manage all financial operations of our nonprofit projects and oversee general bookkeeping.
- Ensure prompt monthly remittance of statutory deductions such as Withholding Tax, VAT, PAYE, and Pension to relevant authorities.
- Handle cash and bank transactions, accounts receivable, accruals, payroll preparation, and salary disbursements.
- Prepare weekly and monthly bank reconciliation statements and resolve any discrepancies promptly.
- Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate clean and timely year-end audits.
- Prepare and present comprehensive monthly financial reports to management.
- Oversee timely payments for utility bills, vendor invoices, and tax levies, while maintaining company cash flow and petty cash.
- Participate in improving the accounting system, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
- Proven experience in finance, accounting, or bookkeeping, preferably within an NGO or nonprofit organisation.
- Strong proficiency in financial reporting, bank reconciliations, and payroll management.
- Good understanding of Nigerian statutory deductions, tax laws, and financial compliance standards.
- Exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational abilities, and excellent time management skills.
- Relevant degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
- Opportunities for professional growth and capacity building within the non-profit sector.
- A collaborative, mission-driven work environment dedicated to empowering women and girls in Nigeria.